“Mufasa: The Lion King” lives up to its powerful legacy and themes 

In a double-sized portion of Fan Effect, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by fellow movie lover Kate Francis to discuss the latest Disney prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King.” With family-friendly themes, new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and improved computer graphics imagery (seriously better than the 2019 remake), the story follows Mufasa’s journey from orphan cub to the Pride Lands’ favorite king. The film honors the original 1994 animated neoclassic “The Lion King” while continuing to explore themes of courage, overcoming adversity, family dynamics, and the power we all have to choose positivity. While the movie isn’t perfect, it is definitely going to be a win for the Disney box office. 

The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisodes taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics. 

Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. 

Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. 

Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  

Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.